CO129-057 - Sir Bowring - 1856 [7] — Page 21

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to interference which

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sem invincible.

"What, however, must never

be lost sight of, is the position of this Blom in relation to our vast interest in China. Kese reonue that all I legislation could be looked to in its ultra-local consequences, and the consideration of troue consequences

it is of course

my

bounden duty

as

Plemibotentiary and Chief Superintendat

invitually to keep in view.

& Finde

coneur in Mz

I entially Bridges' affirmation of the value

F

hor Exldwills devices, and shall be

gian to see him reinstaten in the service of the Foramment.

And though not agreein yo

with Urr Midges as to the modus

brocedende in the

very grave

aut

"entandled question, I recognize-

zeal

his representation evidence of his

and attention to the subject.

I have the honor to be,

With the highest respect,

Watt

منزل

four mat sortient Aumble Servant,

John Biums

reference to the averment of Mr Bridges that "every day in there lie alongside the

"the

year

i